Abstract

This is a report on some of the research activities currently ongoing in Italy as
outlined at the “Viruses and solid tumors” meeting jointly organized by the Oncology
Sections of IRCCS Policlinico “San Matteo” (Pavia) and IRCCS National Cancer Institute
(Aviano), held in Pavia, Italy, on October 2011. Experts from the various disciplines
involved in the study of the complex relationships between solid tumors and viruses
met to discuss recent developments in the field and to report their personal contributions
to the specified topics. Secondary end point was to establish a multidisciplinary
work group specifically devoted to solid tumors and infectious agents, aimed to identify
areas of common interest, promoting and establishing collaborative projects and programs,
and to coordinate clinical and research activities. The group, which will be named
IVOG (Italian Viral Oncology Group), will operate under the patronage of the various
scientific societies of interest.